Real Madrid's Courtois: Atletico boss Simeone criticises us 'to be popular with his fans'

Earlier this month, Simeone claimed former Chelsea keeper Courtois had won FIFA's The Best Goalkeeper award only because he plays for Real.

The Atleti coach also said star forward Antoine Griezmann should have won the Ballon d'Or ahead of Real midfielder Luka Modric, with Modric accusing him of having "a need to undermine" Real.

Speaking after Saturday's 1-0 home win over Rayo Vallecano, Courtois told Real Madrid TV: "Simeone criticises Madrid so as to be popular with his fans. He always does it -- attacks Madrid for being the best in the world.